Ridsdale, a former Leeds chairman, insists Bates informed him he was no longer
welcome at Elland Road, although Bates later described the claim as 'a pack of
lies'.

Cardiff chairman Hammam, who was not at the game, released a statement which
appeared on Cardiff's official website, which read: 'Having spoken to four
witnesses, I am totally satisfied that Peter Ridsdale's behaviour before, during
and after the game at Elland Road was impeccable and totally in line with
accepted behaviour.

'Having also discussed with Cardiff officials who were in the boardroom, I
can confirm they witnessed Ken Bates using foul and abusive language loudly in
telling Peter Ridsdale that he was no longer welcome in the Leeds boardroom now
or at any time in the future.

'Peter Ridsdale reacted by saying he was obviously not welcome and proceeded
to shake Ken Bates' hand and wished him all the best and left.

'Any suggestion that Peter Ridsdale's ejection is a pack of lies is not
factual and does not reflect the reality of what happened.

'I sincerely hope that Ken Bates, on reflection, will regret his action on
the day and accept it was the heat of the moment outburst and that he will do
the honourable thing by Peter.'

Bristol Rovers chairman Geoff Dunford expects striker Junior Agogo to 'adhere
to the terms and conditions of his contract' after the club blocked his move to
Nottingham Forest.

The Reds had an offer for Agogo rejected last week, prompting the 27-year-old
Ghana international to submit a letter to the board giving 14-days' notice of
his intention to walk out on the club for 'breach of contract'.

However, Dunford insists Rovers' star asset is set to remain at the Memorial
Stadium for the foreseeable future.

'We expect Junior to adhere to the terms and conditions of his contract,'
Dunford told the club's official website.

'The club is not in breach of contract and we have reported our concerns on
this matter to the Football League and to the Professional Footballers
Association.

'Until we are offered the figure we want, he will stay a Bristol Rovers
player.'

Darlington have completed the signing of former Northampton midfielder David
Rowson.

The 29-year-old Scot becomes the 12th player to join the Quakers this summer
after impressing manager David Hodgson during a pre-season trial.

'David has been very patient, playing during pre-season and staying with us
to show commitment to join Darlington Football Club. He brings a lot of
experience to the club and is a solid addition to the options I now have across
the midfield,' said Hodgson.

Yeovil boss Russell Slade is hoping to take Trinidad and Tobago World Cup
defender Cyd Gray on trial this week at Huish Park.

Slade was disappointed with the goals his side conceded in the 2-1 defeat at
Tranmere on Saturday, and he believes Gray could be what he needs in the squad.

The Glovers manager said: We've spoken to his agent and he may be coming over
this week. He can play at full-back or in central defence.'